Pottery Studio Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: FIONA SHANNON CERAMICS This is an exciting opportunity to join a small artisan pottery business based on the North Coast. You will be assisting the owner/potter Fiona to undertake a wide range of duties in the pottery studio helping and learning about all aspects of the business. Fiona set up her business in 2016 upon returning from her studies and has been going from strength to strength since exhibiting in galleries nationally and internationally, selling online and through a number of retailers, collaborating with local businesses, running pottery workshops for children and adults as well as facilitating large scale community art works. You will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of this fast growing business.

Responsibilities

  • Clay recycling.
  • Assisting with pottery production.
  • Assisting packing kilns.
  • Packing up and shipping orders.
  • Assisting to help manage and maintain an online shop/website and social media channels.
  • Assisting with photographing products for e-commerce website.
  • Preparing and assisting with pottery workshops (due to working with children and vulnerable adults Access NI check will be ran on the successful applicant).
  • Assisting to keep the studio tidy.
  • Diverse and interesting business where you will see every aspect of it.
  • Other duties as and when required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Good communication skills.
  • Basic English and Maths skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable Skills

  • IT Literate.
  • Social media skills.

Further Information

The Employer is: FIONA SHANNON CERAMICS JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information -Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. -Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. -Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1747093
Job Sector
Manufacturing,Media, Print and Design
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Portstewart
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
21/11/2025
Closing date
30/12/2025
Worktime
Monday - Friday, hours between 10am - 5pm, to be confirmed

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